On June 30, Beijing time, according to Philadelphia reporter Keith Pompey, multiple sources believe that the 76ers are the frontrunners in the battle for George. Pompey also said that if George comes to Philadelphia, he will help the 76ers recruit strong role players to build a team that can match NBA championship quality. ”
Woj also talked about George in the latest episode. "The Clippers' stance hasn't changed, they're not giving up on a three-year offer," he said. But the fourth year is important for George, he can go to Orlando (Magic) and he can go to Philadelphia (76ers), where there is a ready-made roster that allows him to play alongside Maxey and Embiid. The 76ers believe they can catch up with the Celtics in the East if they have George on their roster. ”
The Athletic Clippers reporter Law Murray tweeted: "I can describe in so many ways why the Clippers are reluctant to give Paul George a four-year contract. Under Steve Ballmer (Clippers owner), saving money isn't one of them. ”
Previously, Shams reported that George will meet with the Clippers, 76ers and Magic when the free agent market opens (6 a.m. on July 1). There is a high probability that his next home will also be produced in these teams.
George is eligible to sign a four-year, $221 million max contract with the Clippers, and he can get up to four years and $212 million with other teams.
Theoretically, George could leave the Clippers by signing and trading, and he could get some more for himself and some chips for the Clippers. But George also has the possibility of signing directly with the 76ers and the Magic, and if that scene happens, the Clippers' losses will be too heavy.
The American media showed the chips that the Clippers and Thunder traded for George-
That's a huge bargaining chip for Alexander + Gallinari + 5 first-round + 2 first-round swaps, and some of those picks have now been exchanged for players, including Jalen Williams, Trey Mann, Dillon Jones and Jaime Harkes Jr. If George just left for nothing, the Clippers would really feel like they had lost their money.
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